HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD: A Musical Romp Through Childhood
Authors
Delia Ephron, John Forster, Judith Kahan
What’s It All About
This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious. Children give 23 lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. The pace is fast, the tone subversive and the recognition instant.
Why You Should Do This Play
This show is the perfect tool for introducing children to the world of theatre. The themes ring true to incidents we all remember from our childhoods, thus making it easy for everyone involved to connect to the action. Children are telling their current stories, and adults are able to relive those moments that they may have long forgotten. With a flexible cast and the ability to personalize each show depending on company and audience, How to Eat Like a Child can become anything you want it to be.
The Particulars
At least 8 boys, 7 girls. How to Eat Like a Child is designed for a cast of typical school kids aged 5–15 and works especially well when the group includes a spectrum of ages. In each specific production, characters should be referred to by their own names.
Need To Know
How to Eat Like a Child is based on the Viking book of the same name by Delia Ephron. The musical version began its life as an NBC prime time special starring Dick Van Dyke. It was an immediate hit in schools, camps, and community centers everywhere and has enjoyed thousands of productions all over the US, Canada and many other countries where kids smuggle their least favorite vegetables to the garbage instead of eating them.
